Production Operative

About Us

Platts Agriculture Ltd is a market-leading UK manufacturer and supplier of quality animal bedding and cubicle conditioner products for the agricultural industry. In business for over 50 years, we supply a variety of organisations including farms, Universities and stables throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are a member of both the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Employer Recognition Schemes, priding ourselves on being a caring and responsible employer. As a family run business, we understand that our Platts People, some of whom have been part of our company since the very beginning, are at the heart of what we do. We value staff, provide a variety of development opportunities and offer a unique monthly health and wellbeing allowance.

We are committed to supporting our community, recruiting locally wherever possible; providing work experience opportunities for local Schools and Colleges and working with organisations like the Army Cadets and Cub Scouts.

Working alongside the agricultural industry, we take our environmental stewardship seriously. We have a robust net zero strategy focusing on responsible sourcing and reducing waste and a Drastic Plastic Action Plan to reduce the impact of plastic on the environment and human health. At our Parkleigh office we have cultivated Platts Pasture, a wildflower meadow, and our Green Team helps keep our Industrial Estate clean and tidy.

About the Role

Production Operatives are required at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility due to continued growth and expansion. You will join a close-knit, supportive and experienced team working within a busy production environment carrying out a full range of production duties to ensure an efficient operation.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of raw materials for the manufacturing process.
• Operate all machinery and equipment on the production line.
• Keep all equipment and machinery clean and in good working order.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe site.
• Carry out all relevant checks, including pre-op equipment checks.
• Operate the forklift truck, skid-steer and telescopic handler as required (training will be provided).
• Assist with customer collections, ensuring a high level of customer service is offered.
• Load products onto delivery vehicles in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assisting with the moving of shunting trailers, stock and materials around the site.
• Ensure all trailers are cleaned to a high standard after use.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working within a production/manufacturing role and operating a forklift truck is preferred but not essential.
• Superb time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• High level of attention to detail, with creative problem-solving skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.

What you will receive

• Salary/Pay Rate: £29,206 per annum.
• Working pattern: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rotating shift basis:
• 6am – 2pm
• 2pm – 10pm
• 10pm – 6am
• Leave: 28 days (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance to be used for activities that enhance your wellbeing
• Friendly and supportive culture which puts people at the heart of the company
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Paid leave to undertake volunteering activities
• A focus on professional and personal development opportunities
• Christmas shutdown
• Regular training in new equipment and processes

To apply

If you feel you have what it takes to be our new Production Operative send your CV and covering letter to 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,206.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time

Licence/Certification:

• Counterbalance Forklift Training certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person